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Trade can play a pivotal role in addressing climate change, says UN report 

Village Reporter
Around 16 million new jobs could be created in clean energy, energy efficiency, engineering, manufacturing and construction industries in the Asia-Pacific region, more than compensating for the estimated loss of five million jobs by downscaling industries.  The Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report 2021 was jointly launched on Monday by the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP). … Read More
Europe 

Food Hero: Cultivating women farmers in Georgia

Village Reporter
Irina Vasilyeva has been chosen as one of 17 Food Heroes by the UN’s Food and Agriculture Agency (FAO), as an example of how access to technical knowledge and innovation can empower smallholder farmers to become agents of change. Food Heroes are recognized for their commitment to provide food for their communities and beyond. She spoke to the UN ahead of World Food… Read More
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Nigeria’s Tiwa Savage being blackmailed over her sex tape

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“I am that crazy I could put it out myself – you are not making any money off me,” she said. But the singer is worried about the impact of this incident on her six-year-old son from her previous relationship. – – “I am going to talk to him and for me it is even later on when he’s about… Read More
Africa West Africa World 

Blaise Compaoré to boycott Thomas Sankara murder trial

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– – Burkina Faso’s former President, Blaise Compaoré who is now living in exile will not attend this month’s trial over the 1987 assassination of his predecessor, Thomas Sankara. The trial is due to start on Monday. Compaoré’s lawyers have also signaled their intention to boycott the proceedings, describing it as “staged” and “political”. Compaoré ousted Thomas Sankara in 1987… Read More
Africa Sports World 

Betting on Sports in Africa: Which Sport to Choose for Betting?

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– – Do you want to achieve consistent success in paris sportif senegal? Then you must become an expert in one particular sport. But how to choose a sport for betting and not miscalculate? In a few short moments, you will know the answer to this question. Each sport has its advantages and disadvantages. To decide which sport to choose… Read More
Africa Ghana World 

WHO gives approval for mass use of malaria vaccine in Africa

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The world health organization has given approval for the use of malaria vaccine across Africa after successful pilot. The vaccine – called RTS,S – was piloted in Ghana, Kenya and Malawi as part of an immunization exercise. Now the World Health Organization says the vaccination was successful and should now be rolled out across sub-Saharan Africa and in other regions… Read More
Africa World 

Accountability Music Awards opens nominations for 2021

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– – Nominations have officially opened for the 2021 Accountability Music Awards (AMAs). The 2021 AMAs are a collaboration between Accountability Lab, the ONE Campaign and the African Union to honour African musicians whose music calls out the vice of corruption or advocates for good governance through the fight against corruption. By providing a platform for conscious musicians, the AMAs… Read More
Pacific 

Afghanistan: Humanitarians call for greater support as winter approaches

Village Reporter
Afghanistan was already among the world’s worst humanitarian situations prior to the Taliban assuming power in August, which has deepened existing needs and vulnerabilities.   🚨🚨🚨Conflict, displacement, economic collapse, COVID-19, a failing health system… Afghans have endured 40 years of hardship. The situation is worsening for millions of vulnerable people. Here are 9 facts you need to know about #Afghanistan now⤵️… Read More
Pacific 

Half of Afghanistan’s under-5s expected to suffer acute malnutrition 

Village Reporter
Acute food insecurity is affecting 14 million people in Afghanistan who are without reliable access to water, food and basic health and nutrition services, following years of conflict and the economic crisis, which has been exacerbated following the Taliban takeover in August.  The alarm was sounded following a two-day visit to the city of Herat by Hervé Ludovic De Lys, UN Children’s Fund… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Pandora Papers expose African leaders’ offshore secrets

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– – The Pandora Papers are a massive trove of nearly 12 million confidential documents that were leaked to the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ). The tax documents expose secretive offshore financial structures and trusts in tax havens, thereby casting a light on the shadowy financial tactics of the world’s powerful, including those in Africa. Which African leaders and families are… Read More
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